First Steps in a Medical Malpractice Case

by Bottar Leone, PLLC

Medical malpractice cases are typically brought before the court by people who are seeking compensation after being injured by a medical professional. These injuries may have arisen from a mistake or negligence on the part of the professional.

The majority of medical professionals provide a high standard of care for their patients. Unfortunately, there are still things that can go wrong. When that happens, you may be eligible to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit. Here are the first steps.

Contact Medical Professionals Involved

The first thing you want to do is to contact the medical professionals involved with your care. Your goal in contacting these people is to determine what may have gone wrong. In addition, you will want to alert the medical professionals to the problems that you are experiencing.

Contact the Licensing Board

The next step is to contact the licensing board. This is especially true if the medical professionals do not wish to help with your situation.

Know Your Time Limitations

It is important to understand how much time you have, or don’t have, to file your suit. The statute of limitations can differ based upon your injuries. Your state’s laws will tell you the time period for filing your claim.

Get a Medical Opinion of Your Current Situation

Don’t assume that you have a medical condition or injury, you will want to get a medical professional to diagnose you properly. If you hope for a case that has merit, you will need to show that you do, indeed, have an injury or illness that was caused by the first medical team.

Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney

Taking the time to find the right attorney can mean the difference between receiving compensation or paying for your injuries on your own. An experienced attorney will be able to tell you if you have a case and fight for your rights in court.

If you believe that you have been injured at the hands of a medical professional, call our team today. We will review the details of your case for free and advise you as to your next steps. Call now or browse our website for more information.